Kanjani∞ facts for kids

Kanjani Eight (関ジャニ∞, kanjani eito), also known as Kanjani∞, is a popular Japanese boy band. This group started in 2002 in Osaka, Japan. They released their first CD in 2004. Since then, they have become very famous. They perform many concerts and release lots of music for their fans.

Meet the Members

Kanjani Eight has five talented members. Here are their names and birth dates:

• Yū Yokoyama (横山 裕): Born May 9, 1981. Yū is his stage name; his real name is Kimitaka Yokoyama.
• Shingo Murakami (村上 信五): Born January 26, 1982.
• Ryūhei Maruyama (丸山 隆平): Born November 26, 1983.
• Shota Yasuda (安田 章大): Born September 11, 1984.
• Tadayoshi Ōkura (大倉 忠義): Born May 16, 1985.

Former Members

Over the years, some members have left the group. Here are the names of the past members:

• Hiroki Uchi (内 博貴): Born September 10, 1986.
• Subaru Shibutani (渋谷 すばる): Born September 22, 1981.
• Ryō Nishikido (錦戸 亮): Born November 3, 1984.

Images for kids

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  The entrance to the Hasai Bokura mo Hacchai, Hacchake Matsuri at Intex Osaka on August 11, 2012

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  The sign board for the Osaka dome extension at Kyocera Dome Osaka on December 31, 2012

See also

In Spanish: Kanjani Eight para niños